anaheim-bulletin 1954-06-30

ESTIMATE 500 PERSON Anaheim Daily-Herald ANAHEIM FOURTEEN PAGES IN TWO PARTS ANAHEIM, C Griffith to Drop Appeal on Veteran Anaheim Employe Gives Up Court Battle to Retain City Post SANTA ANA (OCNS) — Anaheim City Clerk Charles E. Griffith tomorrow has a chance to ask for an appeal on judgment ordering his removal from office, but he won't take that chance Defense Attorney George Tobias told the OCNS today. Griffith, 26-year veteran as Anaheim City Clerk, was found to have violated election laws by sending out absentee ballots to persons who had not requested them as required by law in the Ball Rd. No. 2 annexation last summer. A jury handed down a guilty verdict and Judge Robert Gardner confirmed it when Griffith pleaded for a new trial last week. "Mr. Griffith feels that he must abide by the decision of the court," Tobias said. "There isn't one chance in twenty that an Appelate court would sanction a reversal. In those courts only technical aspects of AEC Votes to Ban Oppenheimer as Security Risk By MICHAEL J. O'Neill out absentee ballots to persons who had not requested them as required by law in the Ball Rd. No. 2 annexation last summer. A jury handed down a guilty verdict and Judge Robert Gardner confirmed it when Griffith pleaded for a new trial last week. "Mr. Griffith feels that he must abide by the decision of the court," Tobias said. "There isn't one chance in twenty that an Appelate court would sanction a reversal. In those courts only technical aspects of the law are heard. What has been done has been done." "I'd like to point out again that I feel Mr. Griffith has done no real wrong. It was simply an irregularity in the absentee voting—a thing that might have been done by any of us." Griffith is slated to appear before Judge Gardner at 10 a.m. tomorrow for his appeal. The removal judgment will stand, Tobias concluded. Guided Missile Plant May Locate In Costa Mesa NEWPORT BEACH (OCNS) — Plans for utilization of a 640-acre portion of the former Santa Ana Army Air Base by a subcontractor for the U.S. Army Air Force were moving toward completion today. The acreage has been taken from the General Services Administration and is now in process of acquisition for the USAF by the Real Estate division of the Corps of Engineers, USA. Use of the property, it is generally understood, will be made by North American Aviation, which is operating various manufacturing, assembly and testing centers for guided missiles in many portions of the United States. According to generalized information about North American, it's understood the firm will re-locate its Santa Susana final assembly missile plant to the grounds of the "Malt-Slauson" plant in the Los Angeles area. A new facility will be built at Costa Mesa to replace the Malt-Slauson plant. Santa Susana, it is understood, is being replaced because of its AEC Votes to Ban Oppenheimer as Security Risk By MICHAEL J. O'Neill United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON (UP)—President Eisenhower told reporters today that he asked the Atomic Energy Commission last year to reinvestigate Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer because he received a disturbing report about the famed physicist. The President at his news conference declined to go into any detailed evaluation of the 4 to 1 vote by the commission yesterday settled the matter by refusing security clearance for Oppenheimer. It found that he had had "imprudent and dangerous associations ... with known subversives." The President said the AEC decision was made in normal procedure by men he trusted and that he had not studied their findings in any detail. AEC Responsibility Then, in answering a series of related questions about Oppenheimer, the President said the investigation and handling of the Oppenheimer case was the responsibility of the AEC. A reporter questioned this interpretation of AEC responsibility, saying to the President that the AEC had "never discussed the case until it received a letter from you last Dec. 3 ... ordering the investigation." The President said that his rec-collection of the matter was that he received a report about Oppenheimer that was disturbing to him and he reported it to the AEC, confident that the matter would be investigated properly. Could Make Appeal As to whether he would be willing to receive an appeal from Oppenheimer or whether he considered the case closed, Mr. Eisenhower replied in essence: That if Oppenheimer wanted to make an appeal, of course he would be listened to; but that he, Mr. Eisenhower, will be listened to; but that he, Highway Patrol Warns County Motorists SANTA ANA (OCNS) — Oran County motorists were reminded today the Highway Patrol will out in full capacity to enforce traffic regulations on the upcoming holiday week end. "Our men are going to be able for any and all violations," a Cp Herbert Null, head of the county patrol, said. "All roads will be submitted to heavy traffic. Coast Highway and Santa Ana Canyon Route to Riverside will be especially loaded." WOLF-WOLF—The predatory career of this young wolf pup, estimated to be three to six months old, came to an abrupt end yesterday evening in the backyard of W. J. Worley, 6141 Western Ave., Buena Park. Worley discovered the animal in his chicken pen attempting to catch a plump hen for his supper at about 6:20 p.m. while it was still daylight. Worley got a lariat and roped the animal, first identified as a coyote, then called Buena Park's Public Safety officers who took the pup into custody. They took the animal to the county pound where it was identified as a wolf instead of a coyote. Persons in the vicinity of the capture said much disturbance has occurred in the neighborhood recently with dogs barking at night and chickens fluttering around in their coops. Police theorized the animal might have escaped from a zoo at Auction City, Norwalk. Shown above is Buena Park officer, Vernon Dellenbaugh, pulling the critter out of his burrow. The wolf was described as being "very skinny" and having feet "as large as saucers." (Bulletin photo by Quetschke) PERSONS DROWNED IN RI ily-Herald Orange County Plain Dealer ☆☆☆ IM Evenings Except Sundays BULLETIN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1954 VOL XXXI NO. 260 Real on Removal from Clerk's Office Guatemalan. Seen in 24 Hours GUATEMALA CITY (C) Carlos Castillo Armas head of Guatemala's int ernment will meet on S dor soil within 24 hours tiate a truce in Guatem cement a major victory o munism in the Western sphere. The meeting will pave for Castillo's triumphal the capital after three exile. An official announcement through the San Salvado ment which has been good offices as go betw closed the meeting pla TITLE—Six more lovely Anaheim area girls have enrolled in the "Miss Anaheim" contest slated tomorrow evening at 8 p.m. at the high school. Sponsored by the local JayCee's, the girl chosen Miss Anaheim will represent the city officially throughout the year at all functions, including Hallowe'en festival. Chairman Wayne Andrade of the JayCee's announced that the winner will be many handsome awards by local Anaheim merchants. Seen in the photo are left, seated, Gray, 16, daughter of Mrs. Zula Gray, 11½ East Alberta St.; Betsy Blakely, 16, daughter of Mrs. Growe, 207 South Claudina St.; and Ruth Emmerson, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Emerson, 1219 Diamond St. Standing, left, Jan Bettinger, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Bettinger, North Janss St.; Bobbie Henderson, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Henderson, 837 North St.; and Joyce McGill, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl McGill, 906 North Lemon St. Clyde JayCee president said doors of the high school auditorium will be open prior to 8 p.m. and the public to attend early to insure good seats. Admission is free. (Bulletin photo) News of the World in Brief GOP SOLONS OFFER COMPROMISE TAX PLAN WASHINGTON (P)—Senate Republicans yielded to heavy pressure today and offered a compromise plan to assure an income tax cut of $20 a year for all taxpayers. The proposal would mean a reduction of $40 for married couples filing joint returns, but they would get no additional benefit for dependents. CLAIM TRUMAN MAY NOT BE WELL "FOR MONTHS" KANSAS CITY, Mo. (P)—Harry S. Truman's doctor said today it may be "weeks or even months" before the former President struggles back to full health. However, the 70-year-old Mr. Truman appeared to be winning his fight to shake off the effects of a double operation. FRENCH WITHDRAWAL FEARED BEGINNING OF WAR'S END HANOI, Indochina (P)—The people of Hanoi voiced fears today the withdrawal of French forces from the rich northern province of Anaheim kids are away BUENA PARK ACCIDENT INJURIES WHITTIE MAN SANTA ANA (OCNS) — A 32-year-old Whitttier man suffered undetermined injuries early today when the car he was operating collided with another at La Mirada and Stage Road, Buena Park area, the highway patrol said. Taken to Cottage Hospital, Fullerton, was Edward J. Big, 11764 E. Washington, Otto E. Luckjohn, 40, Whittier, was the driver of the other involved car, patrol said. The accident occurred at 12:30 a.m. today. SIX MORE WETBACKS NABBED BY LOCAL POLICE Anaheim police yesterday added six wetbacks to the growing list of returnees being sent to their homes in Mexico when the group was discovered in a truck at the corner of Vermont and Palm street. The men, here illegally from Mexico, were turned over to immigration authorities for deportation, police officials said. WEATHER Mostly sunny afternoon today and Thursday but night and morning low clouds with local early morning drizzle. High temperature today about 78. 'INFORMAL' WAR IN The following delayed dispatch from Esquipulas, Guatemala, was couriered over flooded rivers and a dangerous mountain trail connecting Honduras and finally reached United Press, New York, by cable. In it Robert Prescott, U.P. mmaager for Mexico, tells one phase of a war fought with deadly intent but by methods unheard of in modern days of highly organized mass annihilation. By ROBERT PRESCOTT United Press Staff Correspondent ESQUIPULAS, Guatemala (Delayed)—(UP)—Col. Carlos Recinas greeted us wearing golf knickers and carrying a burp gun under his arm. The situation, he said, is "magnificent." Colonel Recin normally is a middle-aged Esquipulas lawyer. But he has gone to warn the Communist-trained rebel Guatemala City and today the chief of rebel operations this area eight miles al border with Honduras. Here the war of "liberals" serious but informal. And although bullets fled sionally, no one seems been badly hurt. There are small pockets munist guerillas but the war has washed northward while battle for the railroad town capa is imminent. Battle Dress Variety Colonel Recinas differs troops only in that he educated and is wearing his troops wear their clothing—khaki or white khaki shirts and jackets and brimmed sombreros. They carry ancient G IN RIO GRANDE FLOOD Hundreds Feared Dead In Mexican Border Town LAREDO, Tex. — Mexican officials estimated today that the great Rio Grande flood drowned 200 to 500 persons in Piedras Negras, Mexico, and other unconfirmed reports said the death toll was even higher. Piedras Negras is across the Rio Grande from Eagle Pass, Tex., about 100 miles upstream from Laredo. Lt. Don E. McMains, a National Guard officer on duty at Eagle Pass, quoted the Mexican estimate. "We haven't been able to go in there yet," he said, "but Mexican officials have estimated there are from 200 to 300 dead." "We've flown over there several times and you can see quite a few bodies caught in the drift and brush next to the river." State police quoted other seemingly fantastic reports that "any where from 300 to 1000" were drowned. These reports were that hundreds of Mexicans climbed on the roofs of adobe buildings to escape the flood. The water melted the buildings and the Mexicans on the rooftops disappeared in the swift water. Another report spread that the patients from the Piedras Negras Hospital had been put inside a dike near the bullring and the dike broke. Police in Eagle Pass were inclined to doubt the figure might be as high as 500 and the High Way Patrol, which also heard the report, stressed it was uncon- Total Eclipse Blots Out Sun MINNEAPOLIS (UP) — The moon stole the light of the sun for 76 seconds in a rare total eclipse today. The sun was blotted out at 4:07 a.m. PDT over the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Eminent scientists including Dr. Harold Urey, a Nobel prize winner, and Dr. Donald Menzel, director of Harvard Observatory, studied the eclipse from an airplane, 239,996 miles from the phenomenon. If they had watched from the ground, it would have been 240,000 miles, the moon's distance from the earth. Northwest Orient Airlines took them up 20,000 feet in one of its high flying Strato cruisers, along with 49 other scientists and science writers. State a truce in Guatemala and cement a major victory over Communism in the Western Hemisphere. The meeting will pave the way for Castillo's triumphal return to the capital after three years in exile. An official announcement issued through the San Salvador government which has been using its good offices as go between, disclosed the meeting plans. It is the next step after the formal cease-fire in the 12-day old revolt. The cease-fire took effect last night. Tension eased in Guatemala City after announcement of the cease-fire and government assurances that "the people will be kept informed." It was expected that plans to evacuate American residents of Guatemala City now would be dropped. First results of the truce talks was expected to be an announcement naming Castillo Armas a member of Guatemala's ruling military junta. It was apparent there would not be a resumption of the shooting which had claimed only a handful of casualties on each side, despite claims that each had inflicted heavy losses on the other. Confer In El Salvador The Guatemalan radio announced that Col. Elfego J. Monon, who took over leadership of the government junta early Tuesday, went to San Salvador Tuesday night and opened truce talks with Castillo Armas in the presence of Salvadorean President Oscar Osorio. Castillo Armas planned to come here by plane later today. A curfew imposed by the ousted regime of former president Jacobo Arbenz Guzman, who sought asylum in the Mexican Embassy, remained in effect but the capital slowly was returning to normal. Government police scoured the city in an effort to ferret out members of the outlawed Communist Party who went underground after other Reds had been jailed or fled to embassies. 'Anaheim Bike Day Scheduled Tomorrow' Anaheim kids are awaiting the cape the flood. The water melted the buildings and the Mexicans on the rooftops disappeared in the swift water. Another report spread that the patients from the Piedras Negras Hospital had been put inside a dike near the bullring and the dike broke. Police in Eagle Pass were inclined to doubt the figure might be as high as 500 and the Highway Patrol, which also heard the report, stressed it was unconfirmed. The Rio Grande broke the main rail link between the United States and Mexico today. The Highway Patrol reported the railroad bridge between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, which also carried the only remaining telephone circuits to the interior of Mexico, was broken early today. The river climbed to 61.92 feet this morning, but officials said the rate of rise was slowing down. The biggest previous flood touched 52.2 feet in 1932. The record breaking flood has already killed at least 18 persons and driven 40,000 from their homes on both sides of the river. The new Falcon Dam, 70 miles south of Laredo, was counted on to hold the flood waters and save the lower Rio Grande Valley. Five hundred families were evacuated from their homes in Laredo as the crest approached. Police said Mexican authorities told them there was little panic in Nuevo Laredo and the town had enough water and food. Bob Kerr, in charge of the Laredo weather bureau, said the river would remain near its high point for some 12 hours. Most of the homeless were on the Mexican side of the river. Texas civil defense headquarters at Austin reported 20,000 to 30,000 were homeless in the Piedras Negras area of Mexico, across from Eagle Pass; and more than 90 per cent of Ciudad Acuna, across the river from Del Rio, was under water. The death and missing toll was highest at Ozona, where the Red Cross said 19 were dead or missing. At Pandale, Tex., six men were reported missing. 'Miss California' Model Of Local Photographers Sandra Constance, 18, of Torrance, named Miss California last Anaheim Bike Day Scheduled Tomorrow Anaheim kids are awaiting the annual Bike Day tomorrow which is a function of the Recreation Department of the city. Here, kids under 16, both boys and girls, can compete for worthwhile prizes in contests featuring races, balancing contest, paper growing and general stunts. All events are slated to get underway promptly in City Park at 1 a.m. Kids are urged to sign up for events any day between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the park. All contestants must hold valid bike licenses on their bicycles to qualify for prizes, it was said by officials. The death and missing toll was highest at Ozona, where the Red Cross said 19 were dead or missing. At Pandale, Tex., six men were reported missing. 'Miss California' Model Of Local Photographers Sandra Constance, 18, of Torrance, named Miss California last night over 18 other lovely contestants throughout the state, is a photographer's model who has been popularized by an Anaheim couple's pictures. Miss Constance has worked with local photographers Kate and Burt Owen, 520 North Los Angeles St. and has used their photographs in her official beauty contest pictures. Sandra measurers 36-23-36, is five-feet, fifen-inches tall a n d weighs 114 pounds. She next competes for the Miss United States title and if she wins, her next step will be the Miss Universe contest in Long Beach. WAR IN GUATEMALA DESCRIBED but he has gone to war against the Communist-trained regime in Guatemala City and today he is the chief of rebel operations in his area eight miles above the border with Honduras. Here are small pockets of Communist guerillas but the war itself has washed northward where the battle for the railroad town of Zapapa is imminent. Battle Dress Varies Colonel Recinas differs from his troops only in that he is better educated and is wearing knickers. His troops wear their everyday nothing—khaki or white trousers, haki shirts and jackets and broad limmed sombreros. They carry ancient German rifles. Their military status is indicated by blue armbands with white insignia of cross and sword. "Our troops are advancing everywhere," the colonel said. "Volunteers are flocking to the anti-Communist cause. The Red government in Guatemala City tried to call the campesinos (peasants) to arms but instead they are coming to our side. "That's why Arbenz (deposed President Jacobo Arbenz Gusman) fell." "You can't pay men to die for a cause. But they'll fight for a principle." Protects Supply Lines Colonel Recinas' job is to protect rebel supply lines to the front. More than 100 swarthy volunteers marched across the rain-drenched square in front of the famed Church of the Black Christ today and slogged into the wilderness to hunt for tiny bands of defeated government soldiers still harassing the highway to the rebel capital of Chiquimula. Other straw-hatted followers of rebel Col. Carlos Castillo Armas patrolled the highway in American-made farm trucks. Red snipers spattered one of the trucks with bullets today but the only damage was a smashed windshield. Food supplies got through unscathed, as did four former political prisoners of the Reds who were being convoyed to their homes. But if Colonel Recinas' troops had a comic-opera quality, the colonel's determination did not. The Arbenz resignation, he said, "did not alter in the least our determination to clean out Communism and its tentacles."